Human remains found in lake in Whistler, B.C.

An RCMP epaulette is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

An investigation is underway after human remains were found in Alta Lake in Whistler, B.C.

Local RCMP say they were notified of the discovery near the popular Rainbow Park just before 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

Police provided very few details about the incident in a statement Tuesday. They said Whistler Fire Services, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service and the Whistler Sailing Association helped recover the body.

“Details of the individual located will not be released pending an investigation by the B.C. Coroners Service,” Sea to Sky RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Katrina Boehmer said, in the statement. “We recognize that several individuals may have witnessed this incident, and we want them to know they are welcome to contact our RCMP Victim Services team if they have been affected in any way and feel they would benefit from support.”

CTV News has reached out to police for more information and will update this story if a response is received.